Ixigo reports net loss in Q2 on a one-time ESOP hit, despite a 37% jump in revenue
Profit before share of loss of an associate, exceptional items, and tax turned to a loss of Rs 2.49 crore from a profit of Rs 19.45 crore a year earlier, including a one-time ESOP expense of Rs 26.93 crore in the quarter.
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Scientists warn AI is a sycophant — and that’s bad news for you
A new international study warns that AI systems are showing higher levels of agreeability than humans, with experts cautioning that constant affirmation could distort user behaviour and discourage critical thinking.
Nvidia becomes world’s first $5-trillion company as tech stocks lift Wall Street
Nvidia on Wednesday became the first company to breach $5 trillion in market value, continuing a meteoric rise that has firmly positioned it at the heart of the global AI revolution.
PB Fintech’s Q2 FY26 net profit surges 165% owing to strong insurance growth
During the quarter, the company recorded its total insurance premium reaching Rs 7,605 crore, up 39.5% from Rs 5,450 crore in Q2 FY25.
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 29, 2025)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
India’s $180M XR gamble: Hundreds of startups, no clear winners
Despite big bets and bold visions, India’s XR ecosystem remains fragmented. But one startup, QWR, is charting a more grounded path through deeptech realism.
Piyush Goyal calls for resilient supply chains, less dependence on select geographies at TiEcon event
At the TiEcon event, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that reducing dependence on foreign technologies, weapons, energy sources, and critical technologies is important for India’s growth.
BII invests $75M in Blueleaf Energy to help scale clean energy infrastructure in India
The financing is expected to help renewable energy platform Blueleaf Energy support nearly 2 GW of utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage capacity in India.
iQOO 15 To Launch on November 26: Price and Features Leaked
iQOO is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphone, iQOO 15, in India very soon…. The post iQOO 15 To Launch on November 26: Price and Features Leaked appeared first on Fossbytes.
Tribal-led briquettes, terahertz imaging, and EV chargers: How 5 Tamil Nadu ventures are redefining impact
These five ventures embody a unique form of entrepreneurship, where founders develop solutions focused on environmental urgency, healthcare gaps, energy transitions, and workforce preparedness.
Quick service app Snabbit raises Rs 265 Cr in Series C round
The round was led by led by Bertelsmann, Lightspeed, Elevation Capital, and Nexus Ventures.
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boAt parent files for updated DRHP for Rs 1,500 Cr IPO
According to the regulatory filing, the offering comprises a fresh equity share issue of Rs 500 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore by existing shareholders.
SBI Fund buys stake in Lenskart ahead of IPO
Peyush Bansal-led Lenskart’s pre-IPO round follows investment by DMart’s Radhakishan Damani, as the eyewear retailer gears up for October 31 listing.
Startup news and updates: Daily Roundup (October 29, 2025)
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Go Digit PAT rises 31% in Q2 as insurer eyes GST and festive tailwinds in H2
The insurer, whose motor portfolio is already outpacing industry growth, sees renewed demand during the festive period.
ChatGPT owner sets eyes on making profits, clears road to a potential IPO; Microsoft gains
OpenAI is categorically going to be soon turning into a corporate structure. To align with CEO Sam Altman’s vision of creating an edge-cutting technology, OpenAI and Microsoft have led a deal on Tuesday that allows ChatGPT to go public for its financial use.
Is AI revolution the real reason for job cuts — or is there a deeper economic problem?
Amazon has reduced its workforce by approximately 14,000 as the tech giant is replacing them with AI. Is AI cutting jobs? Will the layoffs slash thousands of jobs and who is to be blamed?
